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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,605.14, 289,205.91 and 118,940.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,605.14, 289,205.91 and 118,940.58 is: 164,110.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,605.14 : 289,205.91 = 118,940.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,605.14/289,205.91 = 118,940.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,605.14x = 289,205.91 × 118,940.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,605.14x = 34,398,318,674.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,398,318,674.83/209,605.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,110.09

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